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TradFi & Fintech
The Ether Machine Secures $1.5 Billion in Commitments to Go Public via SPAC Merger
A new Ethereum-focused public vehicle is planning a Nasdaq debut with more than $1.5 billion in backing and a strategy built around ETH yield.

DeFi
Liquid Collective TVL Surges Above $1.3 Billion After Solana Expansion
The institution-focused liquid staking protocol’s total value locked (TVL) has increased by more than 500% since April.

Research & Opinion
Altcoin Treasury Mania Pumps Stock Prices, But Underlying Tokens Remain Muted: Animoca
Announcing an altcoin treasury plan has boosted company shares, but the altcoins themselves don’t share the same momentum, a new report finds.

People
Trump’s Crypto Assets Now Comprise a Key Part of Family Fortune Worth Billions
The sitting U.S. president and his family are cashing in on digital assets tied to their political brand.

DeFi
EtherFi Expands to HyperLiquid Ecosystem Through Collaboration with HyperBeat
The partnership combines EtherFi’s expertise in staking infrastructure and security with HyperBeat’s yield optimization strategies.

Markets
‘Made in USA’ Crypto Coins Surge as Trump Signs Stablecoin GENIUS Act
U.S.-linked crypto assets are rallying after the House signaled regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, and President Trump signed the stablecoin bill into law.

Markets
COIN Rallies to New All-Time High After Crypto Bills Pass, Base App Reveal
The stock ripped past its previous all-time high from 2021, but has retraced since.

Markets
Crypto Market Cap Hits $4 Trillion Milestone as US House Passes Landmark Bills
GENIUS, CLARITY, and Anti-CBDC Acts drive fresh gains in XRP, ETH, and DOGE while driving ETF inflows past $1 billion.
Podcast
Invisible Wallets and Decentralized Privacy: Georgi Koreli’s Vision for Web3
Privacy in the digital age is more than a feature—it's a necessity. In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, host Vinny sits down with Georgi Koreli, co-founder and CEO of Hinkal Wallet, to explore the cutting-edge innovations shaping Web3 privacy. From Georgie’s fascinating journey from professional wrestling to crypto entrepreneurship, to the challenges of public blockchains and the solutions Hinkal Wallet offers, this conversation dives deep into the future of decentralized finance.

Blockchains
Cosmos Scraps Plans for Hub Smart Contracts amid Builder Exodus
The Cosmos Hub’s smart contract rollout has hit a dead end, forcing ecosystem builders to rethink their strategies.





